Question

"If you trouble me, I will slap you." - A teacher warns her students
Decide which of the assumptions is implicit in the statement: % Assumptions I. With the warning, the students may stop troubling her.
II. All students are basically disobedient.

• A. Only assumption I is implicit
• B. Only assumption II is implicit
• C. Either I or II is implicit
• D. Both I and II are implicit
• E.

Hint:

When analyzing warnings or threats, look for the expected outcome of behavior modification rather than assuming general traits.

Answer 1

The Correct Option is A

Assumption I is implicit because the warning suggests a cause and effect: students may stop troubling the teacher to avoid punishment (slapping).
Assumption II is not implicit because the teacher's warning does not imply that all students are disobedient. It only addresses the specific behavior of troubling the teacher.